Spring Clean Your Tech by Recycling IT!

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, more than 100 million computers, monitors, and TVs are thrown away each year. The Environmental Protection Agency says electronics make up only 1% of all landfills yet account for 70% of the toxins produced by those landfills. Electronic waste may contain harmful materials, including lead, mercury, cadmium, phosphors, and flame-retardants. Recycling your old or unwanted electronics decreases energy and water use, reduces pollution, and keeps those hazardous materials out of our air and water.

Earth Month is conveniently during spring, so it is time to spring clean your tech by recycling it. Here in New York, organization like the Lower East Side Ecology Center in NY are making is easy, safe, and free to reduce your eWaste.

What Can You Recycle?

Anything you’ve got that “turns on” or “plugs in.” They will accept the following working and non-working equipment:

If you have a computer or 2 that you want to recycle, you can also drop off at TekServe anytime of the year

You can also bring your items to the Lower East Side Ecology Center’s permanent e-waste collection center located at 469 President Street (at Nevins Street); Brooklyn, NY 11215 -(718) 858-8777. They also sell some items at low cost. Call for center and store hours.